José Abreu

Abreu will report to West Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday for what amounts to a final attempt at salvaging a calamitous contract.

Through 22 games, Abreu is batting .099 with just seven hits and 18 strikeouts.

“I would like production out of that position. Whichever way we can get that, we are going to do that,” manager Joe Espada said.

The Astros aren't in a position where they can be patient with Abreu, who hasn't provided any value with his bat or his glove.

After a disappointing first season in Houston, Abreu is mired in a 2-for-26 start.

One veteran should think about resting a little more often and a younger player could use some more elevation in his offensive game.

Martín Maldonado worked a walk to start a big fourth inning for the Astros.

"I think toward the end of the season, I felt better, healthier,” Abreu said Friday, and the numbers back that up.

If things go the Astros' way Sunday, Houston could secure the American League West title and a first-round bye it could desperately use.

“I’m a believer in my team and a believer the cream rises to the top and we’re close,” Baker said after the team's latest loss.

Blaming the manager for the 8-7 loss to Baltimore is flawed logic, but opportunities existed for him to create advantages.

Abreu is slashing .234/.291/.343 with 10 home runs and 56 RBIs. His .634 OPS is the ninth-lowest of any qualified hitter in baseball.

Singleton's two home run day and Abreu's injury could finally force a long-brewing issue.

We should really break the MVP into two awards – the Most Valuable Ohtani and the MVP for Normal Humans. But for now, here are our picks.

When players are missing or in need of rest, should the Astros stick to their normal routines and style of play?

Abreu reached an important milestone on Tuesday. It served as a reminder that much is expected from the free-agent signee.

The Houston lineup has proven extremely top-heavy, and players like José Abreu, counted on for power, are delivering little thump.

As bad as the White Sox have been, Abreu returns to Chicago with the belief that his season has been even worse.